Santorini on alert as tremors rattle Greek island
Authorities advise against gatherings in enclosed spaces following a flurry of seismic activity nearby.
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Greece on high alert as multiple earthquakes shake island of Santorini
The strongest earthquake recorded was magnitude 4.6 at 3:55 p.m. Sunday, at a depth of 14 kilometers (9 miles), the Athens Geodynamic Institute said.CBS News - 4h -
Multiple tremors near Greek island of Santorini shut schools and put residents on edge
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Increased volcanic activity detected in Greece's popular tourist island of Santorini
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